.]]>. Manual labor is beneath me.]]>. You seem a little jumpy.]]>.]]>. You seem a little ... distracted.]]>, not a soldier.]]>, brother.]]>, Your Majesty.]]>. Shin'hare vermin have been spotted scampering through the Feralroot as of late. I find it necessary to aim my bow at anything I see moving that I don't immediately recognize.]]> showed up one day and chased away the zombies. That's you.]]>. But chopping his brother's head off certainly isn't going to persuade Weston to help you.]]> like yourself should have no problem with the old bitty. Remember, I'll pay you handsomely for your trouble! Now, off with you!]]> that I met in the Feralroot, right? You ... you survived?]]> decided to harass me. You smell like a rancid pig carcass. You don't belong here, and now you'll pay for the mistake of coming here with your worthless life.]]>. You come to my tree uninvited and have the gall to lecture me about love? You're far worse than that idiot gnome. You actually believe your own gibberish.]]>.]]>. Your curiosity will be the end of you.]]>.]]> you encounter will be as easy to defeat as this one.]]>. If I had the time, I would teach you how to hone your innate gifts to become even more formidable.]]>. Thank you.]]>. I never thought I would say that.]]>"?]]>. My name is Vincent. Might I request just a moment of your precious time?]]>.]]> is added to the record.]]>. The southern desert is teeming with wormoids. This ridge is rocky enough to keep them at bay, but if we attempt to venture towards the sands, we can feel them slithering beneath our feet.]]>, so I shall defer the decision to you.]]>'s corpse for the vultures.]]>, did you manage to discern the culprit?]]>.]]>, I don't know how many times I have to explain this to you. I've cut off my head literally *hundreds* of times, and it keeps growing back! Sometimes on different bodies! One time my head grew back on a garden slug!]]>?]]>, I want to get a good sniff of that brain of yours.]]> skull should be easy to crack open ...]]>. Now I'll end your blasphemous life.]]>. I'm sure you will get along great with the other incubation slaves.]]> filth.]]>. You have traveled many roads since the last time we spoke. And yet your path stretches out beyond what either of us can see.]]>"All myths grow in power. Return to this place if you wish to confront the army again."]]>(Click the response below to continue.)]]>.]]> that would arrive at the Thunderfield today and seemed quite anxious to meet them. I believe the he was talking about is you.]]>. Do you hear that?]]>. For many moons I have heard the spirits murmuring about "a great fire that does not consume". I don't understand what this means yet, but we need to prepare for the worst.]]>. For many moons I have heard the spirits murmuring about "a great fire that does not consume". Our people must strengthen our will if we are to survive what comes next.]]>. Do you hear that? The shriek of whatever is falling from the sky grows louder.]]>. Listen to the thunder.]]>.]]>. She is a curious lass, I urge you to be patient with her persistent questions.]]> I was told would be arriving today? What is your name? Have you met Balthasar? Where did you get those shoes?]]>. I get a bit enthusiastic when I meet someone new. Do my questions bother you? Should I stop?]]> like thee can do! Want to?]]> would be arriving this morning. I see from the mud on your boots that you have come straight from the road. Tell me, what brings you to this remote outpost?]]>. Some believe that the Ardent Alliance is an archaic institution, so it is always gratifying to be reminded that there are still young folk who are willing to respect the sacrifices of our forebears.]]> I was told would be arriving today? Hmm, you don't exactly dress the way I thought a would dress. No offense intended. Boy, that was kind of a dumb thing to say. I'm sorry. Oh, my name is Gareth Kay. Wait, did I already say that?]]>, and welcome again to Wren's Citadel!]]> would be arriving this morning. As long as you are here, you will follow my orders. Is that understood?]]>, be assured of that. The Mountain Father will drink your blood, then chew your bones and swallow them.]]>. You will be given your first assignment soon, so don't wander off.]]>, be assured of that.]]>. But first things first. The enemies of Kog'Tepetl and the Ardent Alliance are wily and numerous. You're going to have to learn how to swing a sword without getting your own head chopped off.]]> I was told would be arriving today?]]>?]]> possible against our blasphemous enemies. Let's find an open area free of spider eggs and fight.]]>, but let's see if there is anything I can teach you.]]>! The blessings of our Spider Mother upon you.]]>! Now we know there are shin'hare hopping about. They won’t catch us unprepared next time.]]>. A good chief gives, he does not take. The shin'hare will never understand that.]]>. This is where our paths diverge. Perhaps someday they shall cross again. As you go, remember that it takes a thousand voices to tell a single story.]]>. The winds consented to carry away my plea for help. You listened, and you have come.]]>. Now we know there are elves skulking about. They won't catch us flat-footed next time.]]>. I couldn't listen to that elf babble anymore.]]>. If you ever find yourself in Mostugh, head to the Rockbelly tavern, mention my name, and make sure your ale goes on my tab.
Now, off with ye!]]> that Glendower was telling me about? He claims that you helped him out, that you may not be completely incompetent.]]>?]]>! That lithic creature was a dwarf!]]>. The rock-hearted miscreant and his bedeviled machines deserved their fate.]]>. I shalt return to the Roost post haste and we will share a bottle of pyreberry wine. Now fair befall you!]]>. An elf of distinction and dauntless daring! Tell me of your heroic saga, perhaps I can use it to compose an epic poem detailing your daredevil deeds!]]> guest a cheese platter, if you will be so kind. Now, one such as you has likely solved a mystery or two in your time, yes? Just this morning a traveling minstrel told me of a strange occurrence, a very strange occurrence indeed.]]>! Now we know there are necrotic skulking about. They won't catch us flat-footed next time.]]>. The arrogant scoundrel deserved her fate.]]>. There is a tavern in the village near the Citadel called The Ascendant Light. Next time you are in there, mention my name and make sure your ale goes on my tab. Good luck in your journeys!]]>. Now we know there are humans skulking about. They won't catch us flat-footed next time.]]>! Now we know there are vennen skittering around. They won't catch us flat-footed next time.]]>. The insect died with your insult to its spider god still echoing in its head.]]>, and you survived, as I promised. Perhaps we shall meet again on the floor of the gladiator arena one day.
Now go.]]>! Now we know there are coyotle sniffing about. They won't catch us flat-pawed next time.]]>. The wretched cur deserved his fate.]]>? Amusing.]]>.]]>. During my reign, I knew many soldiers with skill and bravery similar to yours.]]>. What you see here is the Ceremony of Awakening. I am merely rousing that which is currently inert and useless.]]>, stay your hand. I understand your intent, and I see how you have slain my brethren.]]>'s organs.]]>. I am Lodegan, King of the Commonwealth Realms of Carloth and Lord Commander of the Ardent Alliance.]]> where their path leads.]]>". His tipi sits alone and silent just to the north of here, nestled near a bend in the Indigo River. He awaits your arrival. Do not worry about finding the way, the breezes shall carry you.]]>.]]>. Not all. I still have a sword, and you certainly have some guts that I can drive it into.]]>, but so will you, this is certain.]]>. It is the determination of the fearless. Led by the noble heart of His Majesty King Gabriel, Monarch of Carloth and the Three Realms of Free People, your vile kind shall be eradicated from the face of Entrath by the armies of the righteous!]]>.]]>! We are charged by His Majesty King Gabriel himself with patrolling and defending the borders of the Free Realms from hostile incursions and preventing aggressors with pernicious intent from --]]> who currently holds the fort! I demand a parley!]]>, after I step over your broken, bleeding corpse. Charge!]]>. Forcing my withdrawal only means you shall have to endure the Triumvirate as a united assault!]]>.]]>